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Though the Liberty County Drug Abuse Resistance Education program may have fallen by the wayside, many schools celebrated national Red Ribbon Week in an effort to help students make educated decisions when facing drugs and peer pressure.

At the Long County Board of Education's October meeting, county board of elections Chairwoman Vanessa Cunningham provided information about the county's plan to redraw the district lines for elected officials.

During its Wednesday work session, the Liberty County Board of Education amended its agreement to purchase dirt from the county for construction of the Liberty College and Career Academy on Airport Road.

The Georgia Education Articulation Committee's fall 2011 PROBE College Fair will be in Hinesville from 8:45-11:45 a.m. Thursday at Bradwell Institute. The fair is free and open to high school students and their families. The eight-week fall tour consists of 61 college fairs at various schools and venues across the state.

Across Georgia, schools are partnering with farmers to bring fresh foods to children and enhance healthy school meals. Last week, schools celebrated National School Lunch Week, which focused on helping students understand the origin of food. In addition, it highlighted benefits of nutritious school lunches that help children grow strong and healthy. As part of the campaign, schools supported the first National Farm to School Month in October, which encouraged students to try new menu items, promoted locally grown foods and supported local farmers.

Walker Middle School's Future Business Leaders of America sponsored the miss/junior miss pageant Oct. 6 at the school. This was the fourth year that FBLA sponsored the pageant. All proceeds went to the FBLA club to help send students to compete in region and state competitions.

With its premiere football season looming next year and players already working on strength and conditioning, First Presbyterian Christian Academy students are gearing up to show their heart, determination, commitment and prowess for the Under Armour Undeniable competition.